And no doubt Jason Bateman was especially looking forward to returning to his after jetting out to stay at his new estate in Los Angeles on Saturday.

And no wonder, for the Arrested Development star has just bought a fancy new home in Beverly Hills.

A not so unexpected journey: Jason Bateman and his family looked excited to be jetting out of New York on Saturday

The 44-year-old was joined by his wife Amanda Anka, daughter of famed crooner Paul, and their two daughters as they made their way into JFK Airport.

And the quartet will surely be spending much more time on the west coast now they have their own sprawling estate.

They have long owned a 2,617 square foot house with five bedrooms and three bathrooms in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles that property records show they picked up in the fall of 2002 for $885,000, however it is understood they spend most of their time in New York.

But Jason is very much in demand, so it will make much more sense to have a more permanent base there.

A couple's retreat: The actor and his wife Amanda were jetting out to their new home in Beverly Hills

Up in the air: Francesca looked like she was enjoying being carried through the departure lounge by her father

Hot property: In demand star Jason will be even warmer when he walks around Los Angeles in that jacket

The couple took turns at holding their daughters Francesca, six, and ambrosial 11-month-old Maple as they made their way through the bustling airport.

Jason has starred in a string of box office hits in recent years, including The Change-Up, Couples Retreat and Paul.

So it seems appropriate he has has splashed $3m out to buy the estate of classic Hollywood star Ernest Borgnine.

The Horrible Bosses actor managed to get quite the bargain too, shaving almost $400,000 from the asking price of the mansion, which sits above ultra exclusive Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles.